War and diplomacy notes echo through 1890s dispatches
A long government summary traces international appeals for peace, arbitration and relief, from Russia seizing American yegaps to the Geneva Red Cross proposals, and includes Navy expansion, treasury reforms, and postwar maritime policy plans. It mentions Armenian troubles, indemnities, and organizational efforts by American republics and the Hurena.
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United States
Russias
Eriilsee Beurling Sea
Hans
District of
Mississippi
Spain
International Red-Cross
Geneva
Wssand
Phei
Gnitea Brntes
Ottoman Porte
Turkey
Great Britain
Venezuela
British Guiana
Paris
American Republis
Aternational Union
Sre
Br Tle
Department of State
Bishop Morrison Heads Diocese Amid Controversy
Rev Dr Morrison leads the diocese as Rev De Theodote R Mottis was elected bishop after a contentious ballot. Henry of Des Moines opposed Green, citing a lengthy detective report. Green denied all accusations, calling for judgment by God. Charles A Clark defended Green with further evidence.
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de' Theodoté R
Dr. Green
de Glaving
Green
George F. Henry Ur. Green
Charles A. Clark
Cedar Stupids
World bicyclists complete globe tour via Chicago to San Francisco
Mr and Mrs L L McElrath of Chicago rode a global circle on bicycles. From Chicago October 10 1895 they traveled 28 900 miles on land by wheel with 12000 dollars spent. They crossed to Japan via steamer spent four months cycling then China Persia Russia and Europe. They faced dangers in Yunnan forbidden ground and Persia’s Kuhard Pass where Mrs McElrath froze her toe needing amputation. The couple are Century Road Club of America members with escort relays and receptions along the way.
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Mellyaitis
Darwin Meririth
Chicago
San Francisco
Japan
China
Yong Tse
Kisng Valley
Efunhan
Barna
India
Persia
Russia
Austria- Hungary
Germany
France
Great Britain
Kuhrad
McElrath
McTlraths
Meclrath
Tha Century Road Club of America
New York
McLleathan
Century Road Club
Wheat Not Fit For Market In North Dakota Losses
Snow and rain crippled vast wheat fields in North Nakata area leaving thousands of acres ruined and unsellable for grain use. James H. Wil ton, in St Paul, notes the grain loss totals about 14 000 000 bushels affecting northern North Dakota farmers.
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North Dakota
North Nakata
James H. Wilton
St. Paul
STEAMER CITY OF PORTLAND AND WHEAT FLEET SCARED BY GALE
A damaged clipping notes the steamer City of Portland and the wheat fleet facing a heavy gale from the sea. The storm halted thrashing for weeks, with farmers unable to stack or buy machines. A devastating windstorm in New England caused loss of life and great financial damage.
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China
Blanco Calls Wah Unholy and Predicts Spanish Prosperity
The New York Herald prints an interview with Gen. Blanco abroad. He denounces the United States for war, says Spain will honor any treaty with the US, and foresees Cuba and the Philippines remaining Spanish in sentiment with revived trade. He predicts Spain’s prosperity dawns soon.
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New York Flerald
Tfn
Avana
Blanco
Spain
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Gen. Blanco
Keokuk Doctors Nominated In Medical Society Ballot
The Keokuk physicians Dr Theodore N Morrison and Dr J R C Mellwain were nominated as candidates after disputed quotes in a meeting. Ballots showed Morrison leading with 83 to 7 for Mellwain and 4 for Cornell. A second ballot later had Morrison at 102 with Green and Cornell receiving 3 and none. The motion by Dr Green made Morrison’s election unanimous.
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Theodore N. Morrison
JR. C. Mellwain
Keokuk
Morrison
Green
Mellwain
Cornell
Regulars for garrisons to Cuba likely as volunteers sent home
Regular regiments on the western coasts that served at San tings will form the initial force for Cuba garrison duty, as Congress may increase the regular army. Volunteers now serving expect muster out, while Manila troops wish to return home and be replaced by regulars as arrangements permit.
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Cuba
Congress
Manila
War Department
Santings
Cuban Insurgents Enter Pinar del Rio with American Flag
Cuban insurgents entered Pinar del Rio after Spanish forces evacuated the city and raised the American flag alongside the Cuban banner. The inhabitants greeted them with a large demonstration as the insurgent commander said possession was to maintain order until American troops arrive.
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Pinar de Rio
Velasco
Insurgents Refuse Cession of Philippine Islands
Reports from Madrid indicate Philippine insurgents reject cession to the United States and vow to resist. Claims say USA may need 10,000 troops to quell rebellion and that insurgents hold 10,600 Spanish prisoners to compel service. Delegation seeks reforms and prisoner release from Queen Regent. Notes mention Manila epidemic, Texans to Cuba, and Japan Britain talks on China.
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Madrid
Philippine Islands
United States
Ehanbera
Cammerce
Spain
Trains Collide Endangering Passengers at Marshalltown
A westbound passenger train and an eastbound freight collided head end near Marshalltown. Fred Tuttle of Clinton escaped injury by jumping from his car as the danger was spotted. Mail Messenger George Russell of Cedar Rapids was uninjured. An epidemic of diphtheria prompts quarantines around Rome and Henry County with several local cases and one fatality.
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Marshalltown
Fred ‘Tuttle
Clinton
George’Russell
Cedar Rapids
Njazed
Rome
Henry County
George Bashan
James Swailes
Basha
Swailes
Airs
Ernest Loomis
Guy
Will of late F P Mast awards vast fortune to heirs
Springfield advices report Mrs G Barry Frey Jr of Council Bluffs becomes heir to part of the Mast estate. About 490000 is left to Methodist institutions and societies. The remaining estate, valued near 1000000, will be divided among three daughters Bra Frey of Council Bluffs, Mrs F S Loomis wife of the US Minister to Venezuela, and Mrs Charles K Rogers of Springfield.
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Springfield
Olio
G. Barry Frey, Jr
Council Bluffs
F. P- Mast
Mast
Bra. Frey
F. 8. Lo
Boycott Aims at Farmers Congress Amid Texas Meeting
Local call to boycott Farmers National Congress action in Enson City targets Fort Worth Texas convening this week. Governor Shaw holds influence over delegates with 19 400 algocinin slots and other appointments set to balance representative seats. The plan seeks associate delegates while some regions restrict full delegation support, potentially limiting overall influence.
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Congress
Enson City
Farmers’ National Congrest
Fort Worth
Texas
Shaw
Talex
Bern
Canton
Bey
Iowa
Des Moines Unions Clash Over Strike Actions
Des Moines workers back a strike led by non-union members amid tension with local employers. Chas H Grey and partners reportedly oppose the walkout while other firms consider extending support to telegraph lines and telephone service in the dispute.
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Des Moines
Painia
Nate
Mystery Surrounds Horse Found Dead in Stratford Region
Report from Stratford notes a dead horse found in a secluded spot near the Weeds. Two men who recently lost a horse identified the rig as the one they owned. The motive and full details remain unclear and the affair is puzzling to locals.
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Stratford
Avery
Horace Wag
Not Done With Trouble and Small Town Trials
Notable local items include the release of Dickerama the banker after twenty one months for good behavior, amid a pending indictment. dividends returning from defunct banks with Iowa Savings Bank posting about 45 percent total payout. Captain Van Buren Knott declining a surgeon post with the Fifty-first regiment in Hawaii. Edward Bennett held on larceny charges with $600 bond. and a burial rescue after W Gray was found alive following a grave incident during a well dig.
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Dickerama
Baiinet Fasa
Atlantic
Atate
Fort Madison
Hill
Sioux City
Iowa Savings Bank
Wich
van Buren Knott
Fifty-first Regiment of
Honolulu
Philippines
Train Collision Near Ottumwa Causes Wreck and Injuries
A westbound freight struck an open switch at a bridge near Ottumwa, derailing an engine and seven cars. An eastbound freight followed into the wreck, injuring crew members including Arthur Hickey Frank Connor and a brakeman.
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Burlington
Ottumwa
Arthur Hickey
Frank Connor
Wrakeman
Brotherhood of American Yeoman Opens Des Moines Charter
The Brotherhood of American Yeoman at Des Moines has installed an IHEy three charter organization there with members.
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Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Des Moines
Iowa Ballot Totals Reported by Executive Council
The executive council canvassed Iowa votes listing results for secretary of state and numerous state offices. Notable figures include C. T. Bobson 286,524 and Claude Porter 173,000 for secretary, Merriam 235,955 vs Gillette 170,685 for auditor, Herriott 178,255 vs Reed 7,312 for treasurer, Remsey 285,454 vs Parsons 169,014 for attorney general, Deemer 232,008 vs Spurrier 171,878 for supreme judge, Jones 295,442 vs Perkins 179,497 for clerk, Sallinger 295,500 vs Ferrén 171,630 for reporter, Mowry 225,572 vs Hanson 172,490 for railroad commissioner, Palmer 232,628 vs Wills 178,765 for another seat, with district and congress margins listed as well.
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Gastin
Iowa
Decente
C. TL
Bobson Pullican
Claude Porter
Malcolm Smith
B.N. Daniels
Peoples
A.C. Swanhelm
Labor
Dobson
F-F.merriam
E.T. Gillette
sEdgar Brintuall
Gy Ace Wickes
Claude Bronner
Merriam
John Herriott
Nils Anderson
J.C. Reed
A.M. Hutchinson
August Westphal
Herriott
Milton
Remsey
J. M. Parsons
Samuel
Holmes
Deemer
Supreme Court
T. Jones
EB. R. Perkins
Bowers
Alli Reed
August le
W. A. Ferrén
Benjamin’ Radcliffe
C-R. Smith
Charles Schermpnkan
Sallinger
Mowry
Anthony Hanson
R. MM. Dibel
Joseph’ Ash
Peter Lohse
Railroad
Dr. J. Palmer
H. H.wills
A. M. Johnson
C. Hostrup
Palmer
Hedge
Lane
Hendersn
Hougen
Firth
Gousing
Pacey
Feuil
Fighith
Hepburn
Winth
McPherson
Poulan
Thomas G
Morrison Elected Episcopal Bishop of Iowa Diocese
Dr. Theodore ST Morrison of Chicago is elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. The Cedar Rapids convention report notes a narrow clergy laity vote and pledges of support for Morrison and Dr. Green. A separate item covers Miss Leha McVery severely burned while handling a stove, with her wedding postponed due to the accident.
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Iowa
Theodore ST. Morrison
Chicago
Episcopal Diocess
Thomas E. Green
Grace Church of
Cedar Rapids
Episcopalian Convention
Noverghera
Io Baillota
Morrison
Green
Cornell
Vandewater
McTwain
T. Green
Mclwain
Cornel
Morris Ten
Abe Jay
Ue Merial
Clerval
Maretos
Gree
Cornell J. Tay
Morrien
Col. Clarks
Mica Leha McVery
Nats Gray
Eat
Stiles
Miss McVey
Attempt to Break Jail by Atlantic Burglar Stoward
Stoward, jailed for a four year sentence for burglarizing J. F. Burnett’s store at Atlantic, made a failed jail escape using a saw and file. He had sawn off the heads of several bolts before being found. Had he more time, authorities feared he might escape.
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Stoward
J. F. Burnett
Atlantic
Eight Years Given in Clinton Court Case
Judge Wolge of Clintot sentences John Hudson to eight years in the penitentiary at hard labor for the killing of Patrick Murphy at Wheatland on October 2.
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Wolge of
Clintot
John Hudson
T Hadson
Patrick Murphy
Wheatland
Scattered News Briefs From Haw Use and Surroundings
The report notes November 50 muster of the Fiftieth Lown vekwalects, paymaster Monaghan distributing about $11 to the men. Dubuque’s Cavanaugh residence burned on Suarmic Hill, loss $6,000, a historic early Dubuque home. A 25-year-old man near Fairfield died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot. The Methodists held a Milton conference to raise funds for Wesleyan University. A six-year-old child near Y Waneama was poisoned by an open box of Lewis mix. rescue efforts failed.
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Monaghan
Dubuqne
Cavanaugh
Suarmic Hill
Dubuque
The
Methodis Episcopal Church of the Fist
Milton
Bish
Wesleyan University of
Pleasant
St. Tuegs
Y Waneama
G. Biriiager
Lewis Ive
Mde
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